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Historic campaign targets wealthy donors

December 5, 2013

On a Thursday afternoon in October, Jack Grinold tucked into a free steak lunch at the $6.2 million estate Northeastern owns and operates in Weston. The mansion, known as Henderson House, was donated to the university in 1961 by a former trustee. It has gone on to serve as the setting for elegant alumni functions, among other events. And on this particular day, it played host to members of the Frank Palmer Speare Society, some of the university’s most prized donors.

NU Barkada reaches out to heal the Philippines in wake of Typhoon Haiyan

December 5, 2013

It all started with a week-long tabling schedule in Curry Student Center (CSC) the week before Northeastern students left for Thanksgiving. Barkada, the Filipino heritage group, offered handmade, spray painted T-shirts embellished with the logo “HelPHeal” to those who donated at least $8. A tri-fold poster board was set up for donors to write words of encouragement to victims of Typhoon Haiyan, also known as Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines, and show solidarity to volunteers. Now, with over $2,400 raised, President Joseph E. Aoun has agreed Northeastern will match the total funds raised, motivating Barkada to up its goal to $5,000. All proceeds from this fundraising event will go to UNICEF.

Crime Log: November 19 – December 1

December 5, 2013

Entry of the week: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 9:06 a.m. A staff member reported an unknown person sent fraudulent purchase orders worth several thousand dollars to companies all around the country impersonating him and using Northeastern’s financial information with a ship-to address in Billerica. The NUPD special services unit is investigating in coordination with Billerica Police and the FBI.

Lecture series addresses gay rights movement

November 21, 2013

At the “Gay Rights After Gay Marriage” educational series on Nov. 13, the Presidential Council on Inclusion and Diversity and Distinguished Professor of Political Science Michael Dukakis promoted dialogue and respect for ethnic, religious and sexual diversity. The educational series examined the sociopolitical implications of same-sex marriage on the country, focusing in particular on Massachusetts’ case and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act last June.

Northeastern gets green light to revamp campus

November 21, 2013

Nearly two years after Northeastern began work on its current Institutional Master Plan (IMP), the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) approved the document outlining the university’s development plans and commitment to the surrounding communities for the next 10 years.

Northeastern live mascots: a look back

November 21, 2013

Northeastern can boast about a special tradition many other schools cannot: representation by a live mascot. Unfortunately, that tradition has been in peril several times over the years. Currently, King Husky VIII, an 8-year-old former American Kennel Association champion, holds the throne. He comes from a long line of greatness. His father was born in South Africa and was a champion there, and his litter sister is a famous champion ranked in the top 20 for US show wins. He is the perfect size, color and temperament for an AKC Siberian Husky.

Crime Log: November 11 – November 17

November 21, 2013

Entry of the week: Thursday, Nov. 14, 10:29 a.m. A student reported she had been receiving threatening phone calls from a man identifying himself as a State Police trooper. The man was requesting personal information from her. The student stated she filed a report in September when she received a similar call, during which the caller stated he was from customs and immigration services.

Trend of the semester: Vintage leather

November 21, 2013

While designers such as Burberry and Tom Ford have been showcasing leather bombers during their runway collections, the market for vintage leather is constantly growing. Thrift boutiques and flea markets such as the Melrose Trading Post (pictured above) are overstocked with vintage, premium leather goods at a fraction of many current designer labels.

Veterans Day

November 14, 2013

On Veterans Day, the Northeastern community including Neal Finnegan, a Northeastern graduate in 1961 for whom the Neal Finnegan plaza is named, and Adam Beatty, the president of the Student Veterans Organization, honored the Northeastern alumni who have served the country.

Northeastern ROTC honors veterans

November 14, 2013

The students who make up the Liberty Battalion are awake at 6 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for physical training. The cadets also attend field-training exercises; they go to leadership labs; they even spend the summer before their senior year being assessed on their leadership skills.

Annual coolest co-op contest opens

November 14, 2013

Students applying for co-op jobs for next semester and awaiting interview offers are now welcome to participate in the annual Coolest Co-Op Video Contest. This contest, sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs, is open from Nov. 1 to Jan. 17 to showcase the crème de la crème of co-op programs available at Northeastern.

Crime Log: November 4 – November 11

November 14, 2013

Entry of the week: Wednesday, Nov. 6, 3:02 p.m. A student reported that on Sunday, he was at Tavern in the Square in Allston, when he was engaged in conversation with another man. The student said the man told him he was also a student, and asked if the student could cash a check for $460 because banks were closed at that time of night. The student gave the man $300 and the man gave him the check. When the student attempted to cash the check at Bank of America, he was informed that the check was fake. The student was also advised to file a report with the Boston Police Department (BPD).